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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.44, 3,024.12 and 919.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.44, 3,024.12 and 919.24 is: 1,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.44 : 3,024.12 = 919.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.44/3,024.12 = 919.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.44x = 3,024.12 × 919.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.44x = 2,779,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,892.07/2,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.30

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